Friday, October 29, 2010

Why Is Influence Important And How Do You Get It?

During a recent forum introducing school board candidates, hosted by the Smithfield Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., I experienced a situation where having community influence would have packed the house. In this cinch, I ask the questions: "Why is influence important?" and "How do you get it?"



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You Are A Brand

When asked what I could contribute that would be valuable to others, I had to stop and think. My experiences in life, technology, web development, fatherhood, and business are all valuable. Furthermore, my version and perspective in each of these areas helps make up my own personal brand. In the following cinch, I explain how you are a brand and today is your day to be great!



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Room 3026 Live: Episode 129

On today's episode of Room 3026 Live, we discussed the latest news in technology ranging from Sprint Mobile Wallet to the Mint Data.

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Chevy Social #voltunplugged
Monday, November 01, 2010 at 6:00 PM (ET)
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Friday, November 5, 2010
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Tweet Divas Pre-Holiday Bash for Beans & Beauty
Tuesday, November 9, 7:00pm – 9:30pm
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Join the Divas as we raise a glass, mix & mingle, for our last BIG soiree of the year while giving back to two worthy causes - the Food Bank of CENC and Abbey Gail's Re-Chic Boutique. 
 
2010 IndieConf
Saturday, November 13, 2010
The McKimmon Center, Raleigh, NC
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Internet Summit
November 17-18, 2010
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        Thursday, October 21, 2010

        How To Extend The HTC Evo Battery Life

        Darin Tyler shows us how he more than doubled the battery life on the HTC Evo.



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        Room 3026 Live: Episode 123

        On today's episode of Room 3026 Live, we discussed the latest news in technology ranging from Facebook and Zynga get sued to the Angry Birds.

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          Git 'R Done: Our On-Going Fight Against Procrastination

          Hi, my name is Damond Nollan and I am a procrastinator. "Hi, Damond!" you all say in return.

          Getting things done appears to be a popular issue. In the following audio clip, I talk about my own struggles of starting tasks that need to be done. I also share my strategy on how to combat the feelings of procrastination.



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          Wednesday, October 20, 2010

          CinchCast Made Me A Featured User

          It took two takes before I realized that Amy from CinchCast was talking to me directly. In an e-mail, I found out that I would be a featured user on my favorite audio blogging site. In this clip, I express my gratitude and excitement for a wonderful opportunity. I also encourage you to check Cinch out for yourself. While you're there, let's connect.



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          Tuesday, October 19, 2010

          Room 3026 Live: Episode 121

          On today's episode of Room 3026 Live, we discussed the latest news in technology ranging from Steve Jobs to the Facebook Like Admin.

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          Something Special Happened In Room 3026

          Today, during the taping of our radio show "Room 3026 Live," something wonderful happened. In this audio clip, I attempt to capture my excitement and appreciation for the magic we created today. Thank you, all!



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          Audio Recap Of The Deep Fried Triangle Tweetup And NC State Fair

          On the ride home from the North Carolina State Fair, I recap my evening of fun. Specifically, I talk about the Deep Friend Triangle Tweetup, Gregory Ng, the Krispy Kreme Bacon Cheeseburger, and Danny Gokey. Enjoy!



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          First Day At The NC State Fair

          On October 14, 2010, I attended the North Carolina State Fair. In the following audio clip, I express my excitement for the memorable evening.



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          Sunday, October 17, 2010

          I Won A Prize From The Deep Fried Triangle Tweetup

          I don't win very often. In fact, I can't remember the last thing I ever won. This isn't to say I've NEVER won anything, but it's been a long time. In this video, I show off the neat items provided by UNC-TV. Thank you!



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          Revealing The Deep Fried Triangle Tweetup Swag Bag

          Many events provide free items. The Deep Fried Triangle Tweetup is no exception. In this episode, I open the swag bag to reveal what hides within.



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          Saturday, October 16, 2010

          Food Review: Krispy Kreme Cheeseburger From The NC State Fair

          This year, the Krispy Kreme Cheeseburger is all everyone is talking about. In this episode, Michael Render and I take our first taste of this very popular delight.



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          Friday, October 15, 2010

          Deep Fried Triangle Tweetup: QR Code Scavenger Hunt

          Derek and I start our evening at the NC State Fair with a QR Code Scavenger Hunt.



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          Wednesday, October 13, 2010

          You Already Know Your Next Blog Topic

          Once the excitement of a new blog wears off, it may be difficult to continue identifying new and exciting blog topics. In this audio clip, I talk about where your next blog post resides.



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          All I See Is Damond Nollan On My Wall

          A friend on Facebook recently informed me that all he sees on his wall is my face. He says that my regular posting to the site is too much and it hinders him from viewing other updates. This audio clip talks more about that issue and how I handled it.



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          Monday, October 11, 2010

          Getting Things Done With Lists

          When we are unmotivated, nothing seems to happen. Our to-do items continue to grow until we get fed up. In this cinch, I talk about how I use lists to get those important things done.



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          Food Review: P. F. Chang's Mongolian Beef

          In this video, I try the highly recommended Mongolian Beef. Mr. Patrick O'Keefe guest stars in this episode.



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          Sunday, October 10, 2010

          What Mark Zuckerberg Taught Me About Target Marketing



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          Food Review: Five Guys' Cheeseburger

          In a previous episode, I reviewed Andy's Cheeseburger and thought it would be a great time to compare a competing burger. A special thanks goes out to Tim Arthur for his camera work and contribution to the review.



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          Movie Review: The Social Network

          The Room 3026 Live Crew went out for a movie matinee at North Hills Mall in Raleigh, NC. Mike Render and I recap our thoughts on the highly anticipated film.



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          Friday, October 8, 2010

          Unpacking Logitech HD Pro Webcam C910

          This video provides an unpacking of the Logitech HD Pro Webcam C910.



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          Introduction To Facebook Groups

          This past week, Facebook launched a new group feature. In this video, I go over how to create a group, invite friends, post updates, and fine tune the group to your personal preferences. Please, let me know if you have any additional questions.



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          Should I Use The Web Cam For Video Updates?

          I have been testing a number of different video capture devices. This one comes directly from my laptop. What do you think? Is it worth using for video updates?



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          Thursday, October 7, 2010

          Friendfeed Rises Again In Facebook

          Facebook made some changes with its new Group feature. In this Cinch, I share my first observations.



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          What I Learned From Ginny, Dan, Patrick, and Chris at NCSU's MBA Panel On Blogging

          I had a wonderful time last night at North Carolina State University's MBA panel discussion on Blogging. Below are the lessons I took away from the event. Again, thanks to Chris Moody (@cnmoody), Ginny Skalski (@ginnyskal), Patrick O'Keefe (@ifroggy), Dan London (@danlondon), Claudia Kimbrough (@calliekuhn), and the MBA class at @NCStateMBA for a very memorable evening.



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          Wednesday, October 6, 2010

          Commenting On People's Stuff

          I learned a very valuable lesson on the value of commenting on people's blogs, YouTube videos, Cinches, and Facebook updates. Special thanks goes out to Cynthia Kelly (@thecynch) for responding and setting all this into motion.



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          Friday, October 1, 2010

          You Cannot Manage What You Cannot Measure

          Having numbers, data, or statistics at hand is a valuable strategy. Recently, I have come to remember why managing by the numbers is so important. In the following audio recording, I talk about my own experience. Take a listen:



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